Kaneki overwhelms Amon with his kagune yet, in tears, begs the investigator to flee rather than die. On the other side of the fight, Hinami's awakened chimera kagune costs Mado his right hand.
Summary
Refusing to hear Kaneki out, Koutarou Amon presses the fight. Comparing Amon's kicks to those of Nishiki Nishio, Kaneki notices the investigator's movements have sharpened, though he manages to dodge them. He goads Amon on, reasoning that pushing him will only make his skills firmer.
Amon brings out his quinque again, making Kaneki's evasions harder. Kaneki abruptly bites him and slides into an internal monologue, acknowledging that ghouls are ruled by hunger and that sating it brings a pleasure natural to their kind. He then releases his kagune and charges, vowing not to lose himself. Amon is stunned when Kaneki shatters his quinque, disbelieving that such a ghoul dwells in the 20th Ward. Yet Kaneki begins to weep and pleads with Amon to run, warning that staying will get him killed. Amon refuses at first, but the sight of Kaneki's tears leaves him shaken.
In the parallel clash, Kureo Mado battles Hinami Fueguchi and loses his right hand, only to discover the wound came from the girl's newly activated chimera kagune.
Key Events
Kaneki bites Amon, unleashes his kagune, and destroys the investigator's quinque, then tearfully begs him to flee, which visibly rattles Amon. Hinami awakens her chimera kagune for the first time and severs Mado's right hand, turning the tide of that fight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Tokyo Ghoul Chapter 26, Adversary?
In Chapter 26, Kaneki overwhelms Koutarou Amon in combat, shattering his quinque and tearfully begging him to flee, while in a parallel fight Hinami Fueguchi awakens her chimera kagune and severs Kureo Mado's right hand.
What does Kaneki do after biting Amon in Chapter 26?
After biting Amon, Kaneki releases his kagune and charges at him while internally vowing not to lose himself to a ghoul's hunger, ultimately shattering Amon's quinque.
Why does Kaneki beg Koutarou Amon to run away?
Kaneki begs Amon to flee because he has just destroyed the investigator's quinque and does not want to kill him, warning that staying will get Amon killed. His tears visibly shake Amon's resolve.
What happens to Kureo Mado's hand in Chapter 26?
Kureo Mado loses his right hand while fighting Hinami Fueguchi, the wound coming from her newly activated chimera kagune.
What is Hinami's chimera kagune in Chapter 26?
Hinami's chimera kagune, inherited from both of her parents, activates for the first time in Chapter 26, powerful enough to sever Mado's right hand and turn the tide of their fight.
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